London lessons tell a sad story on bus privatisation
By 2020, London buses will lose all of its $1.4 billion in government subsidies, sparking fears that to recoup funding Transport for London will cut services and jobs, and increase fares. If privatisation doesn’t work in London, one of the biggest cities in the world, without cuts to services or hiking up prices, the argument […] Read More »
Radio room uses PTIPS for risk assessment
“It is impossible not to be concerned when you look at this image and listen to the transcript of the events” When a bus operator contacts radio room to report a serious hazard they rely on that operator to take the appropriate action to ensure the safety of all road users, the driver, and passengers. […] Read More »
Ryan Park visit shows solidarity with Union
On a visit to the Hunter, NSW Shadow Minister for Transport Ryan Park restated Labor’s opposition to the privatisation of Newcastle Buses, its ferries, and proposed light rail network. “There was no mention by the Government of its privatisation plans during the election,” Mr Park said. “Instead of being upfront, the Government kept its plans […] Read More »
The organised chaos of peak-hour Wynyard
The Wynyard bus interchange is like a city in a city, with its own rules, and a transient population bigger than some regional towns. As big as a city block, buses are stacked three deep along Carrington Street, with the footpath just as clogged with commuters wanting nothing more than to be home. But, amongst […] Read More »
Hunter council’s move to protect public transport
In a major win for the community Newcastle Council has joined Lake Macquarie Council in condemning the sale of the regions public transport by the Baird Liberal Government. Community anger has been growing as the state government is still refusing to back down from their deeply unpopular decision to sell off Hunter Transport to the […] Read More »
It’s bright, it’s loud, it’s the Christmas Bus!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Newcastle as the first Christmas Bus hits the streets! Newcastle’s decorated Christmas bus has begun operating for another festive season, starting its 19th year rumbling around the city’s streets spreading Christmas cheer to all who see and ride on it. The Christmas bus is the brainchild […] Read More »
RTBU Victoria show their solidarity
Our brothers and sisters south of the border have voted unanimously to support our call for the privatisation of bus and light rail to be stopped. They have experienced privatisation and they know what it means for services and workers. Read More »
Hunter Workers Secretary stands with the RTBU
Hunter Workers Secretary, Daniel Wallace, speaks with Dave Sutherland on the 2HD Richard King Breakfast Show. Click here to listen to the interview. Daniel has joined the RTBU in encouraging workers to come along to the community protest on December 1 to call on the Baird Liberal Government to stop the privatisation of services in Newcastle that will […] Read More »
Getting from A to B not for private profit, writes Faruqi
THE NSW government has again shown it doesn’t care about evidence, consultation or the long-term sustainability of our state’s second-largest city, writes Mehreen Faruqi MLC in the Newcastle Herald. Click here to read the full article. Read More »
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